Leica Geosystems BLK3D User manual

Leica BLK3D
User Manual
Version 2.2
English

Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of the Leica BLK3D.
The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings:
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☞Important paragraphs which must be adhered to in practice
as they enable the product to be used in a technically cor-
rect and efcient manner.
This manual contains important safety directions as well as instructions for
setting up the product and operating it. Refer to 20 Safety Directions for fur-
ther information.
Read carefully through the User Manual before you switch on the product.
The content of this document is subject to change without prior notice. Ensure
that the product is used in accordance with the latest version of this docu-
ment.
Updated versions are available for download at the following Internet address:
https://myworld.leica-geosystems.com > myDownloads.
The model and serial number of your product are indicated on the type plate.
Always refer to this information when you need to contact your agency or
Leica Geosystems authorised service centre.
This manual applies to the Leica Geosystems AG BLK3D.
On the last page of this manual, you can nd the address of Leica Geosystems
headquarters. For a list of regional contacts, please visit
http://leica-geosystems.com/contact-us/sales_support.
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Table of Contents
1 Instrument Components 5
2 Home Screen 6
3 Batteries 7
3.1 Operating Principles 7
3.2 Charging the Battery 7
3.2.1 Charging the Battery by USB Port on Device 7
3.2.2 Charging the Battery by USB Charger (Optional) 8
4 Power Functions 10
5 Update 11
6 Using the touchscreen 12
7 Activation 13
8 Settings 15
9 Measurement Principle 17
10 Reality Capture 22
10.1 Take a Picture 22
10.2 Measure Distances in Picture 23
10.3 Measure Areas in Picture 25
10.4 Accuracy Feedback 26
11 Laser 27
11.1 Distance 27
11.2 Smart Horizontal 28
11.3 Tracking 29
11.4 Area 29
11.5 Volume 30
12 Sketch & Document (Optional) 31
12.1 Import Plan (Optional) 31
12.2 Sketch Plan (Optional) 34
12.3 Smart Room (Optional) 37
12.4 Measure Plan (Optional) 38
12.5 Measure Facade (Optional) 40
13 BIM 360 (Optional) 42
14 Publisher (Optional) 46
15 Organiser 48
16 Check & Adjust 50
17 Care and Transport 53
17.1 Transport 53
17.2 Storage 53
17.3 Cleaning and Drying 54
18 Technical Data 55
18.1 Conformity to National Regulations 55
18.1.1 BLK3D 55
18.1.2 Dangerous Goods Regulations 55
18.2 General Technical Data of the Product 55
19 Warranty 59
Table of Contents 3

20 Safety Directions 60
20.1 General 60
20.2 Denition of Use 61
20.3 Limits of Use 61
20.4 Responsibilities 62
20.5 Hazards of Use 62
20.6 Laser Classication 64
20.6.1 General 64
20.6.2 BLK3D 64
20.7 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 65
20.8 FCC Statement, Applicable in U.S. 66
20.9 ISED Statements (EN/FR), Applicable in Canada 68
4 Table of Contents

1 Instrument Components
The Leica BLK3D Imager is a real-time, in picture 3D measurement solution.
See chapter Technical Data for scope of use.
a Touch screen
b Laser/Photo capture
c Back
d Home
e Laser/Photo capture
f Recents
g Photo capture
h USB port protection lid
i USB port
jPower Functions
Instrument compon-
ents
Instrument Components 5

2 Home Screen
a Status bar
b Side menu
cReality Capture
dSketch & Document (Optional)
e New Project
fLaser
gBIM 360 (Optional)
hOrganiser
Home screen
6 Home Screen

3 Batteries
3.1 Operating Principles
•The battery must be charged before using it for the rst time because it is
delivered with an energy content as low as possible.
•The permissible temperature range for charging is from 0 °C to
+40 °C/+32 °F to +104 °F. For optimal charging, we recommend charging
the batteries at a low ambient temperature of +10 °C to +20 °C/+50 °F to
+68 °F if possible.
•It is normal for the battery to become warm during charging. Using the
chargers recommended by Leica Geosystems, it is not possible to charge
the battery once the temperature is too high.
•For new batteries or batteries that have been stored for a long time
(> three months), it is effectual to make only one charge/discharge cycle.
•For Li-Ion batteries, a single discharging and charging cycle is sufcient.
We recommend carrying out the process when the battery capacity indic-
ated on the charger or on a Leica Geosystems product deviates signic-
antly from the actual battery capacity available.
•The batteries can be operated from −20 °C to +55 °C/−4 °F to +131 °F.
•Low operating temperatures reduce the capacity that can be drawn; high
operating temperatures reduce the service life of the battery.
CAUTION
Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device.
Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty. Use only Leica-
approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can
cause the battery to explode or damage the device.
3.2 Charging the Battery
3.2.1 Charging the Battery by USB Port on Device
☞Charge the battery when the battery icon in the status bar is ashing
or before the rst use.
1. Open the lid (a) and plug the cable into the port of the device (b).
2. Plug the end of the USB-C cable into one of the provided adaptors.
Select the appropriate adapter for your country.
First-time use/
charging batteries
Operation/discharging
Charging the battery
by USB-C port on
device
Batteries 7

☞The device can also be charged connecting the USB-C cable to the
computer, but takes more time. If the device is connected to the
computer through USB cable, you can download and upload data.
3.2.2 Charging the Battery by USB Charger (Optional)
1. Move the slider (b) from left to right and remove the battery cover
(a).
2. Pull the plastic strip and remove the battery (c).
☞Do not remove the plastic strip from the battery (c).
3. Place the battery (c) in the charger (d).
4. Plug the USB cable into the port (e) of the charger (d).
5. Plug the USB cable into a power source.
☞Charging is nished when the indicator light (f) turns green.
1. Remove the battery (d) from the charger (a).
2. Place the battery (d), bottom rst in the BLK3D.
☞Make sure that the battery (d) and the plastic strip are in the correct
position.
3. Install the battery cover (e) top rst on the BLK3D.
Charging with battery
charger
Install battery back in
device
8 Batteries

☞Make sure that the battery cover (e) and the slider (f) are in the cor-
rect position.
Batteries 9

4 Power Functions
Switching ON
Press the ON/OFF button (a) to switch the device on.
Switching OFF
Press and hold the ON/OFF button (a) for at least two seconds to
switch the device off.
Switching ON/OFF
10 Power Functions

5 Update
BLK3D searches for updates when starting the app.
Update
Update 11

6 Using the touchscreen
☞It is recommended to use ngers on the touch screen. To avoid dam-
age to the touch screen, do not apply excessive pressure or tap the
touch screen with anything sharp.
☞Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other elec-
trical devices. Electrostatic discharge can cause the touch screen to
malfunction.
☞Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with water. The
touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed
to water.
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Tap
Tap on the display to open an application or to make a selection.
Drag
Touch and hold the object and drag it to the target position.
Double tap
Double tap on image to zoom it. Double tap again to return.
Spread and pinch
Spread two ngers apart on image to zoom. Pinch to zoom out.
Swipe
Swipe from left to right on the screen to scroll side Menu. Swipe
downwards to scroll through options.
Using the touch
screen
12 Using the touchscreen

7 Activation
1. Select a language for the operating system.
2. Copy your data from another device or Set up as new.
Activation
Activation 13

3. Connect to a Wi-Fi network.
4. Protect your device with a PIN or a Password (optional).
14 Activation

8 Settings
1. Select the Settings menu.
2. Enter the user data.
☞The entered data is stored in your projects and is automatically used
to ll in the header of an exported PDF report.
Settings
Settings 15

3. Select the measurement unit.
4. Select the language.
16 Settings

9 Measurement Principle
1. The BLK3D Imager has a calibrated stereo camera, which
takes two simultaneous 3D Images of the same scene from
two different positions. This is analogue to the left and right
eye in human 3D stereo vision.
•Reality Capture: Picture capture process using the
BLK3D Imager.
•Single-Shot: Capture of a single stereo picture.
•Multi-Shot: Capture of multiple stereo pictures of the
same 3D Image from slightly different positions.
•Baseline: Maximum distance between the cameras dur-
ing Reality Capture. This distance can be increased by
using Multi-Shot from slightly different positions.
2. The pictures from the two cameras are displayed on the
BLK3D screen. Only points which are visible in both pictures
can be measured.
Measurement prin-
ciple
Measurement Principle 17

3. The intersection angle between the two lines of sight from
the two cameras is key for good 3D accuracy. The angle is
affected with the distance (D) to the object and the baseline
length (B).
4. To increase the accuracy, take the picture from a short dis-
tance (D) to the object.
☞Shorter distance (D) => Better results
18 Measurement Principle

5. To increase the baseline length (B), take up to four shots
from slightly different positions.
☞Longer baseline (B) => Better results
Measurement Principle 19

6. Multi-Shot is required for 3D measurements and 3D Images
which should be used for 3D modelling. To increase the
accuracy, take up to four shots.
The recommended baseline length between two shots is 10% of the distance
from the imager to the object.
Example:
If the target is 5 m/16.4 ft away from the imager, use a baseline of 0.5 m/
1.6 ft between the rst and the second shot. Use the same distance between
the second and third, as well as the third and fourth shot.
D - Distance
B - Baseline
Tip: The recommended distance between two shots is displayed on-screen
while capturing. To display the recommendation, activate Laser assisted cap-
ture.
Single-shot
Single-shot is recommended for distances up to 2.5 m/8.2 ft between the
imager and the target.
Recommended
baseline length
Recommended num-
ber of shots
20 Measurement Principle